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[A/S] order to do restoration in???



Yes, there is an order for tackling tasks.  Start with those jobs where you
have the most skills. The name of the game is to be successful at what you
do -  immediately -- right away. <grin>

There will be plenty of jobs where your stumble around and think you are the
world's biggest dunderhead. Those jobs should NOT be the first ones you do.

Having said that for starters, next in the order of tasks are those jobs
that will take a long time and be the most boring.  Don't do them next, but
do get started on doing them a little at a time while you continue working
on tasks where you experience a degree of success daily.

Okay, now that you see where I'm coming from, the answer is, "No, there is
no universal order for tackling tasks. "

There are more details that impact on order and I'm sure others on the list
will offer them. For example:

1 - only remove old caulking and apply new when the weather man predicts two
or three days of low humidity - and your wife is well supplied with hugs.
You'll be outside all day and half the night for the entire weekend if you
are a persistent guy.

2 - only work under your trailer after the mud has dried up and you've
pulled it up on blocks so your shoulders will fit underneath.  Never do this
job the same day your wife washes and waxes the kitchen and bathroom floors.

3 - only dewinterize your trailer when you have sufficient time to clean up
the mess when a leak occurs in a place farther away than your hands can
reach.  And - NEVER EVER do it without a good supply of towels on hand to
soak up the water and a bucket to put them in.

4 - Only take all the carpet and upholstery out and put it back in when both
you and your wife can't stand the carpet and upholstery anymore and both of
you want new carpet and upholstery.

How's that for starters? Have fun with it, but do your homework before
disassembling anything. Invite your wife to be sidewalk superintendent or
involved in someway everyday.  She needs to know how much you love this
silver lady and that she has no competition for your affections.

With tongue in cheek,

Terry